We're talking about the same thing. If we had a balanced group of 5 a necro
would increase our power more as a 6th member than any other class would.
If we weren't already balanced as a group of 5 that would be a different
thing. It tells me that every instance where I've been in a group of 5 and
had multiple choices for a 6th, the necro was taken in every instance except
the one time where I was the only tank. Every other time the group had no
glaring weaknesses, so the player with the greatest power to offer was
selected and every time it was the necro. To quote our group leader's
favorite saying, "Why add a 6th when we can get a necro and add a 7th at the
same time?"
Kit
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin L. Crawford [mailto:
Lyrnia@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 2:42 PM
To:
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Subject: Re: [eqbards] RE: Class balance (OT)
From: "Kevin L. Crawford" <
Lyrnia@...>
I think we're arguing about 2 different things.
I'm talking about a full group. There are other classes I would far prefer
over a necro (Enchanter, Bard, a good tank, Cleric) If I had a group and
needed a 6th and a necro came up, I'd take him.
But, full group vs full group There are many classes I would prefer over a
necro.
I'm not saying they aren't _good_ in a group. I'm saying there are other
classes that are far more efficient in a group and more advantageous. David
posted some VERY good points that I agree with 100% regarding this
discussion. Bottom line: Necro's aren't as good in a group as they are
solo. But they are still "ok" in a group though there are other classes I
would highly prefer over one if given the choice in a _full_ group.
Which is what I've been stating all along.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimes, Dean W." <dean_kimes@...>
To: <eqbards@onelist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 3:58 PM
Subject: RE: [eqbards] RE: Class balance (OT)
> From: "Kimes, Dean W." <dean_kimes@...>
>
> From: "Kevin L. Crawford" <Lyrnia@...>
>
> >True, he does, but a well balanced group _without_ a necro is far better
> >than a well balanced group _with_ a necro. A good group will kill things
> >far faster than a necro can solo thus his "real" damage never gets
started.
> >Necro's are very weak in groups because there's no time for their DoT's
to
> >ramp up in dmg. Typically it takes a full minute or more for a Necro DOT
> to
> >realize full potential in dmg. Most fights with a good group last far
less
> >than that (unless you're talking dragons/planes).
>
> I totally disagree. If the group of 5 can handle mob X and you add a
necro
> who can solo mob Y, the necro can effectively fight mob Y separately while
> you kill Mob X a couple of times adding to the xp of all. For most
classes
> Mob Y in this example would be half the level of Mob X, for the Necro Mob
Y
> is 2-5 levels below Mob X at most. Adding a Necro wisely can nearly
double
> the xp if the mobs are available.
>
> Kit
>
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